The Startups Born of Flint’s Water Crisis
Five years after the Michigan city was hit with its public health emergency, there’s good news—and signs of an entrepreneurial resurgence—coming out of Flint.
‘Clean Energy’ Transition Promises Wide Range of Well Paid Jobs, Study Finds
The findings come amid debate about the "Green New Deal."
Latest Opportunity Zones Guidelines Offer More Clarity For Business Investments
"This reg removes a lot of the most obvious impediments that have kept capital on the sidelines,” says one expert.
Chicago Mayor-Elect Steps Back in Battle Over Massive Real Estate Deals
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ohio lawmakers pick sides on how best to run sports gambling … Connecticut launches interactive campaign to cut red tape … Georgia to provide $1.5 million in free menstrual products.
An Economic Development Package for a Major Tourist Attraction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Different and escalated citations for homeless people in Sacramento ... Rethinking fare evasion in Philadelphia ... Changes for drones in a New Jersey town.
What Happens to Community Bonds When a Neighborhood Gentrifies
A study of demographic changes in Philadelphia neighborhoods finds that an influx of more-affluent newcomers can erode community ties—or strengthen them.
How to Bring Back Struggling Cities
COMMENTARY | A Manhattan Institute report offers strategies to revitalize such struggling cities as Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Pittsfield, Massachusetts; and Youngstown, Ohio.
Local News Is Dying, and Americans Have No Idea
While the industry nose-dives, a large majority of the country thinks it is doing great.
States Revamp Economic Development Incentives
COMMENTARY | Requirements for regular reviews to guide changes to state programs help ensure that they serve intended purposes.
Heartland Cities Are Stuck. Washington Can Help Them.
COMMENTARY | In an unprecedented era of winner-take-all urbanism, left-behind cities need federal help
Taking An 'All of the Above' Approach to Cope With Tech Disruption
The U.S. Conference of Mayors President on how he and his peers are helping residents confront the realities of today's economy—and what comes next.
Poppy Apocalypse Overwhelms California Town
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Amazon incentive package passes in Nashville ... Floods continue in Midwest ... Former governor to lobby for a constitutional convention.
What to Think About Next With Opportunity Zones? Community Input For One Thing.
“If you simply try to impose something on a community, you do so at your own peril,” says one mayor. This and other themes emerged this week at a summit focused on the program.
In Nashville, Will Amazon Overpromise and Under-Deliver?
New salary data cast doubt among activists on whether Amazon will fulfill its compensation pledge in Nashville. And they’re advocating to stall local approvals.
California Governor on Opportunity Zones: ‘I hope it’s not just to make a quick buck.’
State and local leaders and investors gathered to discuss the economic development program on Monday.
Amazon Shows Us Why Tech Talent—Not Big Incentives—Draws Development
COMMENTARY | "We might not see another competition like Amazon’s HQ2 search for a long time. And for cities trying to become the next tech hub, that’s OK."
Lawmakers Press Treasury Secretary Mnuchin for Opportunity Zones Oversight
"I want to make sure it works the way it was intended," one Ways and Means Committee member said of the new program.
A State Slow to Come Back from the Recession Pushes for Economic Wins
Rhode Island is recruiting companies and looking for long-term growth.
Former Coal Mining Towns Turn to Tourism
Coal mining built Kentucky’s Tri-Cities. Can tourism save them?
Port San Antonio’s Redevelopment Enters New Territory
The port authority is exploring a new public-private partnership to get the Texas metro area’s unique mix of industries, like cybersecurity and defense, collaborating more.
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